What makes Jane Austen's books so timeless?

It's my belief that the most powerful books are ones that are based in real life situations. That doesn't necessarily mean they are non-fiction. It can be an alien planet, or under the sea, or in a magical kingdom. read more

Jane knew them all and drew timeless characters who illustrate equally timeless truths of human nature and human relations. And, while it is a wonderful study of human nature, it's also a very powerful love story, and that too is timeless. read more

As we celebrate Jane Austen with the relaunch of Austen Authors, I thought it prudent to examine what makes “our” Jane so popular. Austen’s influence proves that the past is always in the process of being reinvented. There have been over 300 continuations, retellings, adaptations, and sequels to Austen’s works. read more